Cerro Inglés

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Extremo sur, Sierra de las Animas

English or San Antonio Hill (the latter is the most frequently used name) is the highest in Piriápolis.

You can drive to the summit, where the view will surprise you: to the west you can see the bay and port, with the center of town and the hills in the background; towards the north the Cerro del Toro, the Pan de Azúcar and other minor hills, and towards the east the rocky point called Punta Colorada, with its beautiful residences.

On the way to the summit is the fishermen's Virgin, some 70 m on the hillside, placed on a small pedestal overlooking the sea.

Under the image is the cornerstone of the city.

At the top there is a restaurant with swimming pool and a small altar with an image of San Antonio.

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About the zone Piriápolis and its spots

The city of Piriápolis is the fruit of the vision and efforts of one man: Francisco Piria. In 1890 Piria bought all the land between the Pan de Azúcar hill and the coast from the heirs of General Leonardo Olivera, who owned a ranch that covered the whole area. Right from the start Piria’s...

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